South Korean cinema has once again hit the global headlines after director Park Chan-wook bagged the award for best director for his production “Decision to Leave” and Song Kang-ho won best actor for his drama “Broker” at the 75th Cannes Film Festival.

The official teaser of the first English Language film based on the Liberation War of Bangladesh, “JK 1971”, released yesterday to critical acclaim.

The 75th instalment of the Cannes Film Festival wrapped up recently after two weeks of screening films from all over the world.

Noted television actor Sazu Khadem has been spending busy days on the sets. The actor, who recently hosted Meril-Prothom Alo awards, is now in conversation for his quick wit, as well as three new films this season.

Humayun Faridee and Raisul Islam Asad spent a long time together for Dhaka Theatre. The two have acted together in theatre, television dramas and films. They have many happy memories, and on Humayun Faridee’s birthday, Raisul Islam Asad reminisced the late great actor.

Indigenous Canadian filmmaker Kelvin Redvers was barred from entering the red carpet at the 75th Cannes Film Festival for wearing traditional moccasins. Redvers is a member of the Dene Indigenous community and grew up in the Northwest Territories of Canada.

Today would have been the 79th birthday of renowned actor, playwright, academician and Ekushey Padak awardee Dr Enamul Haque. This is the first time his family and friends are commemorating the day without him. He passed away on October 11, last year. On his birth anniversary, we spoke to legendary actor Asaduzzaman Noor to know about their friendship and more.

Today would have been the 79th birthday of renowned actor, playwright, academician and Ekushey Padak awardee Dr Enamul Haque. This is the first time his family and friends are commemorating the day without him. He passed away on October 11, last year. On his birth anniversary, we spoke to legendary actor Mamunur Rashid to know about their friendship and more.

Today would have been the 79th birthday of renowned actor, playwright, academician and Ekushey Padak awardee Dr Enamul Haque. This is the first time his family and friends are commemorating the day without him. He passed away on October 11, last year. On his birth anniversary, we spoke to his friend and colleague, National Award-winning actor and noted scriptwriter Abul Hayat to know about their fond memories with him.

Today would have been the 79th birthday of renowned actor, playwright, academician and Ekushey Padak awardee Dr Enamul Haque. This is the first time his family and friends are commemorating the day without him. He passed away on October 11, last year.

Bangladesh is the “Country of Focus” at the 17th Mumbai International Film Festival (MIFF), which begins today. India is honouring 50 years of Bangladesh’s independence at the event.

The image of legendary artistes Runa Laila and Sabina Yasmin being given Lifetime Achievement Awards by an emotional Ferdausi Rahman -- will be immortalised as one of the most meaningful, significant and iconic moments in the history of the Meril-Prothom Alo Awards.

Bangladesh heritage community in Glasgow will be presenting their production “LASCARi” (Lascar Ami) at The Tall Ship, Glasgow, tomorrow at 3:30 pm and 5 pm.

The Cannes Film Festival geared up for a bumper 75th anniversary edition with a selection of big Hollywood names, buzzy newcomers and previous Palme d’Or winners from May 17– a splashy return even as the conflict in Ukraine looms over festivities.

A Hindi film adaptation of legendary filmmaker Satyajit Ray’s short story, “Golpo Bolo Tarini Khuro”, is in the works.  Ananth Narayan will direct the film, titled “The Storyteller”.

Rafiath Rashid Mithila has quite a few films awaiting release, including Raajorshee De’s “Maya”, Riingo Banerjee’s “A River in Heaven” and Arunav Khasanbish’s “Nitishastro”.

India’s Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) has dropped its drug-on-cruise case against Aryan Khan, son of Bollywood superstar Shahrukh Khan due to “lack of evidence.”

Model, actress, and anchor Maria Nur has welcomed her first child. The baby boy was born on May 12 in the USA. The actress took to her Facebook page to announce the news. She had flown to the USA this January.

Tom Cruise returns to the role of Pete “Maverick” Mitchell after 36 years with the sequel to 1986’s “Top Gun”.

Debutant actress and model Snigdha Chowdhury will be featured alongside Siam in Raihan Rafi’s “Rashta”.